Thomas Gainsborough letter to William Jackson, 1773 January 29
1773 January 29
2
Gainsborough, Thomas, 1727-1788
Thomas Gainsborough letter to Elizabeth Rasse
[1753]
3
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806
The anatomy of the horse
1853
4
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806
Proposals for publishing, a comparative anatomical exposition of the structure of the human body, with that of a tyger and a common fowl : in thirty tables, two copper-plates to each table, 20 inches by 15 : forming six numbers, ten plates to each number
[1802]
5
Stubbs, George, 1724-1806
The anatomy of the horse
1766
6
Constable, John, 1776-1837
Letter to John Thomas Smith
1797, between January 16 and March 23
7
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Hogarth moralized
1831
8
Lear, Edward, 1812-1888
Alphabet
1857
9
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851
Picturesque views in England and Wales
MDCCCXXXVIII [1838]
10
Belnos, S. C., Mrs.
Twenty four plates illustrative of Hindoo and European manners in Bengal
[1832]
11
Character of forest trees
circa 1817
12
Medical miscellany
second half of the 15th century
13
Royal Academy (Gosport, England)
Bill for school expenses from the Royal Academy for Lord Augustus Beauclerk
August 2nd, 1834
14
Wenger, Albert Francis, 1837 or 1838-1924
Photograph album of pottery manufactured by Albert Wenger
1888
15
John Thridgould & Co.
Rock me to sleep Teddy
[approximately 1905]
16
Laurie, Richard Holmes
A new drawing book
[1824]
17
The fables of Aesop, and others
1818
18
Hakewill, James, 1778-1843
A picturesque tour of the island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821
1825
19
Bickham, George, 1706?-1771
The beauties of Stow, or, A description of the pleasant seat, and noble gardens, of the right honourable Lord Viscount Cobham
1750
20
Agas, Ralph, 1545-1621
London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth anno dom. 1563
October 30th, 1789
21
Phoenix (Restaurant : London, England)
The Phoenix soup & dining-rooms
[early 19th century]
22
Golden Lion Hotel (Stirling, Scotland)
Golden Lion Hotel
[192-?]
23
Bacon Brothers (Cambridge, England)
[Original Calverley cigarette packet manufactured by Bacon Brothers of Cambridge England]
[approximately 1930]
24
Wyatt, M. Digby (Matthew Digby), Sir, 1820-1877
Views of the Crystal Palace and Park, Sydenham
1854
25
In memory of the late John Distance
1854
26
Davis, Joseph, active 1818-1857
Medal commemorating the abolition of the apprenticeship system in the British West Indies
1838
27
Clarke, J., active 1820
J. Clarke
[approximately 1820?]
28
Office Anthem
[approximately 193-?]
29
Yelloly, Sophia Mary, 1811-1840
Yelloly family watercolor albums
1827-1839
30
Potter, John (Hatter)
Potter, No. 22, Old Bond Street, late foreman to Mr. Breach, hatter to Their Majesties
[approximately 1816]
31
Dempsey & Carroll
Prince Albert
between 1878 and 1900?
32
In memory of Jacob Henry Tillett, would-be-M.P. for his native city : November, 17th, 1868 : July, 12th, 1870 : February, 4th, 1874 : March, 5th, 1875
1892
33
Wallis's elegant and instructive game exhibiting the wonders of art, in each quarter of the world
[ca. 1820]
34
A letter on the nature and state of curiosity as at present with us ..
1736
35
Sowerby, James, 1757-1822
A botanical drawing-book, or, An easy introduction to drawing flowers according to nature
[1807?]
36
Vues de la ville de Londres
1758
37
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
The absent minded beggar
c1899
38
Waring, J. B. (John Burley), 1823-1875
Masterpieces of industrial art & sculpture at the International Exhibition, 1862
1863
39
Ackermann's drawing book for 1824
1824
40
Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794
Miscellaneous works of Edward Gibbon, Esquire
MDCCXCVI [1796]
41
Cavanders, Ltd. (Firm)
Ancient Chinese
[1926]
42
The red rover
[between 1835-1837]
43
Dearest name thee happy time that I in truth may all you mine
mid-19th century
44
To all who are possessed of a laudable curiosity
[1773]
45
Pain, William, 1730?-1790?
The builder's companion, and workman's general assistant
MDCCLVIII [1758]
46
Payne, John, 1710-1771
Twelve designs of country-houses
1757
47
Ireland, Samuel, -1800
Picturesque views on the River Wye
1797
48
Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849
Key to the picture of the fancy going to a fight at Moulsey-Hurst
1819
49
Conversation cards, or, Pleasing pastimes for winter evenings
[ca. 1815?]
50
Barber, J. T
A tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire
1803
51
St. John Ambulance Association
Triangular bandage, printed with illustrations of bandage use
approximately 1920
52
The royal and entertaining Game of the goose
[between 1761 and 1794]
53
The cottage of content; or, Right roads and wrong ways
1848
54
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676
Mr. Ogilby's Pocket book of roads
1679
55
Glasgow looking glass
[1825]
56
John Bartholomew and Son
Bartholomew's one inch to the mile environs of London
[not before 1921]
57
Castell Brothers (Firm : London, England)
May Christmas bring you many blessings
[1880?]
58
Perkins, John (Gardener)
Floral designs for the table
1877
59
[Birthday card with floral illustration]
[approximately 1874]
60
Hibberd, Shirley, 1825-1890
The seaweed collector
[1872]
61
Taunt, Henry
A new map of the river Thames from Oxford to London
[1873]
62
Driver & Shaw
Catalogue of improved superfine colours, and drawing materials
1824
63
White Hill Kiln (Luton, England)
Receipts by John Williams, of White Hill Kiln, for chimney tunnel tiles purchased by Breandveath, of Houghton, 1848
1848
64
Paine, James, 1717?-1789
Plans, elevations, and sections, of noblemen and gentlemen's houses,
1783
65
Sandford, Francis, 1630-1694
A genealogical history of the kings of England and monarchs of Great Britain, &C
1683
66
Barker, Henry Aston, 1774-1856
Explanation of the view of the splendid victory gained by the Marquis of Wellington over the French army, consisting of 65,000 men, commanded by Joseph Bonaparte, on the plains of Vittoria
1814
67
A heart that boasts a tender flame, sincere and constant too
mid-19th century
68
Jones, Inigo, 1573-1652
Some designs of Mr. Inigo Jones and Mr. Wm. Kent
1744
69
Philips, F. C. (Francis Charles), 1849-1921
As in a looking glass
1889
70
Martyn, Thomas, fl. 1760-1816
The English entomologist
MDCCXCII [1792, i.e. 1793]
71
Sage, John (Painter)
J. Sage
[approximately 1830]
72
Bijlaer, Gerard van, active 1540?-1617
The destruction of the Spanish Armada
1588
73
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795
Cyclamen (cf. Cyclamen L.) and (Lepidoptera Nymphalidae Pyrrhogyra sp.), with Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela ?hybrida), Leaf beetle (Coleoptera Chrysomelidae), Flesh fly (Diptera Sarcophagidae), Wasp beetle (Clytus arietis), Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma throracica) and, Sexton or Burying beetle (Nicrophorus humator), with shell (Mauritia arabica) from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
circa 1768
74
Hogan, Eileen, 1946-
The poetry box
[2003]
75
The Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly
[191-?]
76
Rowe, Miss
Rowe collection of botanical specimens,
1861-1862
77
Twelve prints of sea engagements
[between 1771 and 1785]
78
Belzoni, Giovanni Battista, 1778-1823
Six new plates illustrative of the researches and operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia
1822
79
Souvenir greeting card
[approximately 1890]
80
Sweet, Robert, 1783-1835
Flora Australasica, or, A selection of handsome, or curious plants, natives of New Holland, and the South Sea Islands
1827-28
81
Cockburn, Julie
Butterflies
2004
82
Cosway, Maria Hadfield, 1759-1838
A progress of female virtue
1800
83
Morrison, S. G.
[Billhead of S.G. Morrison, general merchant in Fraserburgh, for purchases made by Mr. Bird, 1911 : with advertisement for Lipton's Tea]
1911
84
Doyle, Richard, 1824-1883
Ye cvstoms & manners of Ye Englyshe people
[approximately 1850]
85
Pigot, James, 1769-1843
J. Pigot, engraver, and copper plate printer
[between 1810 and 1821]
86
Great Britain. Admiralty
Sailing and fighting instructions for His Majesties fleet
[approximately 1711]
87
Royal Navy & Military Tournament
[approximately 1910]
88
Gilks, Edward, 1822?-
Edward Gilks, ornamental designer
[1840?]
89
Lynch, Richard, -1781
Will of Patrick Lynch
1781
90
Stevens, Thomas, 1828-1888
With best wishes for your birthday
[ca. 1870]
91
Till the boys come home
1914 or 1915
92
Osborn, Joseph (Maltster)
[Billhead of Joseph Osborn, maltster, for purchases made by H. Brandreth, 1848]
1848
93
The Chinese sensitive leaf
[185-?]
94
Universal building-blocks box =
[late 19th century?]
95
J. Smithson, dealer in every description of watches, jewellery, plated goods &c.
[1850?]
96
When the hearts feeling burns with concealing, oh, what an anguish silent to languish